Lot 18
(Hawaii) Emma, Queen of Hawaii (1836-1885) Wife of Kamehameha IV; an unsuccessful candidate to succeed King Lunalilo in 1874. Document Signed "Kaleleonalani," (it means "Flight of the Heavenly Chief"), the name given to Queen Emma by King Kamehameha IV after the death of their only son, Prince Albert, Honolulu, 1 p, 4½"x 7¼", Honolulu, 1882 June 30. Fair; moderate foxing; a tear (easily repaired) runs through the second "a" in "Kaleleonalani." A quarterly postage bill from the Honolulu Post Office, addressed to Queen Emma, who endorses the payment on the verso.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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